Ghosts of the Florida Atlantic Coast - Paperback

by Thomas Smith (Author)

Beyond the sun-drenched beaches and historic charm of Florida's Atlantic shoreline lies a darker history--one shaped by restless spirits, unsolved mysteries, and stories that refuse to fade. Along this coast, tales of hauntings and paranormal encounters weave through centuries of local lore, blending real history with the unexplained. From the yellow fever epidemic of 1821 to eerie accounts of revenants, mediums, and psychic communities, the region is steeped in legends that challenge logic and invite curiosity.

Explore a coastal town known for psychics and spiritual seekers, and step inside a renowned college said to be haunted by a powerful industrialist, his mistress, and a child whose presence lingers long after death. Discover chilling rumors surrounding Cold War experiments in a grand seaside hotel, where whispers claim that government research crossed unseen boundaries with terrifying consequences. Visit a historic theater where one seat mysteriously folds itself down each night and remains untouched until the curtain falls. Follow the unsettling final transmission tied to Flight 19 and the enduring mystery of the Bermuda Triangle, where vanished aviators left behind questions that still echo today.

Blending Florida history, paranormal investigation, and true ghost stories, this collection is perfect for readers who love haunted travel, supernatural legends, and unexplained phenomena rooted in real places. Both atmospheric and deeply researched, these accounts reveal a coastline where beauty and mystery coexist--the past may be closer than you think. Author Thomas Smith details these stories and more in a haunting collection.

Author Biography

Thomas is an award-winning writer, essayist, playwright, reporter, TV news producer and a three-time American Christian Writers Association Writer of the Year. He has been a joke writer for the late Joan Rivers, and his horror novel, Something Stirs, was one of the first haunted house novels written for the Christian market. He is also the only writer to have been included in writing projects with Reverend Rick Warren (Purpose Driven Life) and Stephen King (Yep, that Stephen King) in the same week. He even lived in a haunted house for two years in Georgia.